CHLOE KELLY has given Arsenal a summer boost by sealing a permanent switch after her trophy-winning loan spell.
The Gunners’ signing of the forward, who is currently in Switzerland with England at the Euros, follows her exit from Manchester City.
Chloe Kelly has made her return to Arsenal permanent after helping the team win the Women’s Champions LeagueGetty
GettyThe Arsenal forward will wear the team’s No18 shirt[/caption]
APKelly is one of five Arsenal players in Sarina Wiegman’s England Euros squad[/caption]
Kelly and her team-mates hope to remain European championsGetty
The length of her permanent contract has not been publicly disclosed by Arsenal.
Kelly, 27, notched two goals and three assists in 13 Arsenal appearances last term and ended with the Women’s Champions League triumph.
Her eight appearances in the contest include her starting in Renee Slegers’ side’s 1-0 triumph over Barcelona in the final.
Kelly said: “Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me
“Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing.
“I’m excited for more silverware at this special club and to bring more trophies back to North London to celebrate with our supporters.
“I’ve always said that Arsenal supporters are the best and to have them on my side, singing my name, means so much to me.”
Kelly, whose career started in the Gunners’ academy at 12, made 19 first team appearances for Arsenal, scoring nine times, between 2015 and 2018.
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A two-year stint with Everton from 2018 was followed by the forward joining Man City.
During her time there the 53-capped Lioness won FA and League Cups in 2020 and 2022.
Last term Kelly faced a battle for minutes at City after dropping down their pecking order making just one start in six WSL matches last season.
Her struggle for game time led to the England star issuing an exit plea before joining Arsenal on loan.
AlamyArsenal won the Champions League for the first time since 2007 when they defeated Barcelona in this year’s final[/caption]
Kelly helped Arsenal finished second in the WSL after playing in eight top-flight games.
Coach Slegers added: “Chloe had a great impact for us and played an important role in what we achieved here last season.
“I know she shares our ambition to compete for more.”
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